A California Confidential Child Custody Evaluation Report is a comprehensive, objective report that is used in California family courts to help judges make decisions regarding child custody arrangements. The report is prepared by a court-appointed evaluator who is licensed in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or social work. The evaluator typically interviews each parent, the child, and other relevant individuals, and reviews school, medical, and other relevant records. The evaluator then creates a written report which includes an assessment of each parent's ability to provide for the child's safety and well-being, parenting skills, and the child's relationship with each parent. The report also contains recommendations about an appropriate custody arrangement. There are two types of California Confidential Child Custody Evaluation Reports: private reports and court reports. The private report is prepared for the parents and attorneys involved in the case and is not made available to the court. The court report is prepared for the family court and includes case law, statutes, and other relevant information that is necessary for the court to make a decision.